Scavenger Hunts

Download one of our free scavenger hunts to deepen your next visit! Scavenger hunts can offer fieldtrip a little bit of structure to your trip and provide multiple opportunities for children to connect with our collection. You and your family, or your classroom, can hone your scientific skills as you hunt for specific plants, make observations, and compare and contrast different plants.

Scavenger hunts are benchmarked to Next Generation Science Standards for your convenience. Click on the links below to download PDF versions of each hunt.

Good luck!

Intro to Plants

Suggested Grades – PreK-1

Developed as part of our School Programs Themed Resources series, this scavenger hunt allows our youngest visitors to engage in conversation about basic plant parts and plant functions. Search for giant leaves, roots that grow in the air, and more, with this exciting resource!

NGSS K-LS1-1

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Adaptations

Suggested Grades – PreK-2

Developed as part of our School Programs Learning Experiences series, this scavenger hunt provides introductory information for our youngest visitors on plant adaptations. Every wonder why cacti have arms? What about why you always see bananas in pairs? Download this hunt for your next visit to find out why!

NGSS K-ESS2-2

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Conservatory Picture Hunt

Suggested Grades: PreK-2

The Garfield Park Conservatory is a wondrous place to explore! Hunt for the matches to the pictures! How many can you find? Can you find the secret path, a pink plant, a leaf bigger than you, or the animal tracks in the floor?

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City in a Garden

Suggested Grades: 3-5

Chicago’s motto became “City in a Garden” in 1830 and ever since then the city as a whole has committed to bringing green spaces into our urban landscape. Discover different ways you can help make our city greener as you walk through the Conservatory’s outdoor spaces.

NGSS 4-LS1-1

NGSS 5-ESS3-1

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La Ciudad en un Jardin

Grados: 3-5

En 1830 el lema de Chicago se convirtió en la “Ciudad en un Jardín” y desde aquel momento la ciudad se comenzó a traer los espacios “verdes” adentro de nuestro paisaje urbano. Descubre diferentes maneras que puedes ayudar a hacer la ciudad más sostenible al caminar por los espacios exteriores del Conservatorio. Usa una mancha de tierra para marcar tu progreso mientras busca los elementos de jardines urbanos sostenibles.

NGSS 4-LS1-1

NGSS 5-ESS3-1

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Conservatory Candyland

Suggested Grades: K-5

All food comes from plants. Plants make sugar from water, sunlight, and air. In the Sugar from the Sun exhibit, you can see all kinds of sweet, sugary fruits and plants growing right here in Chicago! How many can you find?

NGSS 2-LS4-1

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